CIEE BridgeUSA Work Exchanges Blog

Being part of the CIEE BridgeUSA Intern program at the Montage Deer Valley in Utah as a pastry chef intern was nothing short of life changing.

With the H-1B visa news, it's a perfect time to explore another option for international talent acquisition: the J-1 visa.

Being part of the CIEE BridgeUSA Intern program has completely changed my life.

Meet Kel Harper, senior staffing advisor of people operations at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.

My American internship was more than just a career opportunity. It was a defining chapter in my journey as a chef and as a person.

My adventure taught me much more than pastry techniques.

Living in Miami while doing my internship in the United States has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life.

Since I started my trainee program at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, I can confidently say that this experience has exceeded all my expectations.

When I think about my time in the United States through CIEE, I don’t just remember the science, the nature, the incredible colleagues, or the vibrant Californian lifestyle – though all of that was amazing.

My internship was more than just a learning opportunity – it was a crash course in American work culture.

As the final week of camp arrived, I’d learned – truly learned – how to live in the moment.

My American internship experience in Boston has been nothing short of amazing.

My time in the United States was an unforgettable journey that shaped me into who I am today.

I met some great people during my internship. It is also one of the reasons I decided to go back to school after the program.

My internship was a dream come true – a unique blend of professional experience, cultural immersion, and personal growth set in one of the most stunning destinations in the world.